The transfer of an electron from an atom of _ ionization energy to another atom with _ electron affinity was called an ionic bond by Lewis.
Correct answer: C. Low, High
- A. High, Low
- B. Low, Low
- C. Low, High
- D. High, High
Explanation
In an ionic bond, the metal atom transfers electrons to the non-metal atom. A metal atom, by nature, has the property of having low ionization energy (I.E.) compared to a non-metal atom as it has a tendency to lose electrons. Similarly, a non-metal atom by nature has a high electron affinity (E.A.) compared to a metal atom as it has a tendency to gain electrons. Hence, "low I.E. and high E.A." will be the correct answer here.
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